Postdoc in Crystallization Processes - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

An excellent postdoctoral researcher is sought for a research project on the development of sustainable hydrometallurgical processes for the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. The research will focus on industrial applicability and participating researchers will be in direct, regular contact with industry representatives in a reference group. The project is also linked to an ongoing collaboration project with The Crystallization and Precipitation Unit at the University of Cape Town on new crystallization methods for resource recovery.

As a postdoc, you will focus on the experimental development of crystallization processes to produce high purity Co, Mn and Ni sulfate salts. The starting point will be solutions obtained after separation of Co, Ni and Mn with solvent extraction. The work will focus on developing a fundamental understanding that can be applied to design processes to obtain high purity crystals.

The postdoctoral fellow will be part of a larger collaborative team involving senior researchers, PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows. As a member of the group, you will work independently on the project and in close collaboration with members of the group.

The project is funded by the Swedish Energy Agency.

What we offer

• International workplace.
• A leading technical university that creates knowledge and expertise for a sustainable future.
• Colleagues with high ambitions in an open, curious and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Requirements

The applicant must have obtained a doctorate alternatively an equivalent foreign degree or be close to a doctorate in chemical engineering or adjoining fields. The doctoral degree must have been completed no more than three years before the last application date.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who can contribute with own ideas and who can work both independently and in a group. A good knowledge of written and spoken English is necessary to publish and present research results at international conferences and in journals.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability.

Preferred qualifications

Documented experience in crystallization and hydrometallurgy are merits. The selected candidate will have an excellent academic track record, direct laboratory experience, well-developed analytical skills, and problem-solving skills.

Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality is a merit.

Trade union representatives

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Application

The application must contain the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae containing education and relevant work experience from academia and industry.
• Graduation transcript from the university and diploma
• Personal letter containing a description of past experiences in the scientific field and a motivation why you are interested in this position
• Contact information for two references

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Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

This is a full-time position of one year with the possibility of extension for another year. The start date is open for discussion, but we would like to see the project start as soon as possible.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

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